Final answer:
The question relates to the historical treatment of Native Americans by American soldiers during the Revolutionary period. While brutality did occur, the experiences of Native American tribes were not uniform. The Treaty of Paris largely ignored Native Americans, leaving them vulnerable to the consequences of U.S. expansion.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement 'American soldiers were particularly brutal to American Indians who fought for the British' reflects a complex historical relationship. During the colonial and Revolutionary periods, there was indeed animosity and conflict between American soldiers and Native Americans, some of whom sided with the British during the war. The core of this tension was the fear among most Indian tribes and nations that an American victory in the Revolutionary War would lead to a greater loss of land and further expansion into their territories, as stated in Exercise 8.3.4.
It is historically true that early European settlers, and later the United States Government, often engaged in actions that were exploitative or violent towards Native Americans. The Treaty of Paris significantly impacted Native American lives as it largely ignored their interests and claims, leaving them vulnerable to the U.S. expansion (Section 8.5.10, p367).
The broader historical context shows that conflicts during this period were fueled by competing interests, superior European weaponry, and differing alliances. The interactions between American soldiers and Native Americans who were allied with Europeans varied, and while there were episodes of brutality, the experiences were not uniform across all tribes or regions.